AT A GLANCE
Does an apple tree thrive next to a thuja?
An apple tree can too near of thujas to be planted. However, you should not underestimate how much space the mature fruit tree needs. Therefore, keep enough distance so that the trees do not have to compete for water and nutrients.
An additional distance from a thuja hedge of 60 to 90 centimeters is recommended for the trees to develop freely.
The ethereal ones found in the tips of the leaves, cones and wood Oils of the tree of life are poisonous and can cause health problems in humans, they become however not through the soil and root system to the apple tree passed on. This also applies to the root excretions.
So you don't have to worry that the thujas cultivated in the immediate vicinity will poison the apples.
Tip
Water apple trees and thuja depending on the weather
Both apple trees and thujas are among the flat-rooted plants, whose storage organs run just below the surface of the earth. They are more endangered by persistent, rainless phases in the summer months, since their roots cannot reach deeper water resources. Therefore, water the trees regularly during dry periods.
